Beef with plum

1 (4 lb) beef brisket , with 1/3-inch layer fat salt fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves , smashed 2 medium onions ,[...]

1 lb ground beef 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning 1 (10 ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 10 (6 inch) flour[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb chuck steak, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 large onion , chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2[...]